Job Description
Technical Director - Fire Engineering
Senior role focused on leading fire engineering on multiple projects across the UK and internationally.
Responsibilities
Lead fire engineering design across diverse projects, from university buildings in Scotland to highโrise residential towers in London.
Conduct design reviews and liaise with WSP disciplines such as Facades, Acoustics and Structures.
Present fire safety designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
Advise design team on safety improvements and regulatory compliance.
Participate in client updates, team briefings and project meetings.
Support professional registration through IFE and other professional organisations.
Qualifications
BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Extensive experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Development Programme
Technical report writing
Team specific technical skills
Project management (introduction and advanced)
Influential communications
Commercial concepts
Collaborate team challenge
Continuous Improvement
Benefits
Hybrid working (two days a week from home). WSP My Hour for personal activities. Health & Wellbeing support, inclusive culture, training and mentoring, and chartership support.
We are one of the worldโs leading engineering and professional services firms with over 69,000 employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 31, 2025
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Company:
WSP in the UK & Ireland
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